{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"8504","citation":"Wat. Code, § 8504","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. FLOOD CONTROL [8000. - 9651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. SACRAMENTO AND SAN JOAQUIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT [8500. - 8504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Creation and Boundaries [8500. - 8504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district may acquire, own, hold, use, and enjoy any and all properties necessary for the purposes of the district.</p>","text":"The district may acquire, own, hold, use, and enjoy any and all properties necessary for the purposes of the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/creation-and-boundaries-8504","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}